YEARLY HIGH
0.4895 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.4164 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4374 PKR

2016 YER to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the YER to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.4895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 0.4164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0732 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4879 to the December average rate of 0.4189, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4895 was down 0.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4913, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 YER based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,448 PKR
2015 Average 2,389 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 2,082 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 365.90 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4949
0.4110
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER to PKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.4561, compared to 0.4187 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0374 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4561
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4187

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0689 PKR (High: 0.4873 / Low: 0.4183). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 PKR (High: 0.4875 / Low: 0.4857).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0689
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0498 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0498

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.4879) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4688), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0191 (+4.07%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.4879
2015 Avg (January) 0.4688

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4895 0.4868 0.4879
February 0.4883 0.4848 0.4866
March 0.4875 0.4857 0.4869
April 0.4873 0.4183 0.4371
May 0.4213 0.4186 0.4194
June 0.4205 0.4164 0.4188
July 0.4207 0.4185 0.4192
August 0.4198 0.4178 0.4187
September 0.4191 0.4168 0.4180
October 0.4194 0.4167 0.4185
November 0.4201 0.4184 0.4192
December 0.4201 0.4172 0.4189